Overview
Reference
sheet metal Bedford Salary
£15 - £20/hour Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Bedfordshire -- Bedford Job Type
Contract Posted
Friday, January 23, 2026
Interaction Engineering
Sheet Metal Worker / Fabricator
📍 Bedford, Bedfordshire
🕒 Full-time | Permanent
About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced Sheet Metal Worker / Fabricator for a well-established engineering client based in Bedford. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong fabrication skills and experience working with a variety of sheet metal materials.
Key Responsibilities
1. Fabrication of sheet metal components to engineering drawings
2. Cutting, folding, bending, and forming metal using press brakes and hand tools
3. Assembly of fabricated parts to specification
4. Ensuring high standards of quality and workmanship
5. Working safely and maintaining a clean, organised workspace
Skills & Experience Required
6. Proven experience in sheet metal fabrication
7. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
8. Experience using press brakes, guillotines, folder machines, and hand tools
9. Knowledge of working with materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium
10. Strong attention to detail and quality
11. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Desirable (but not essential)
12. Welding experience (MIG/TIG)
13. Apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification
14. Experience working in a factory or workshop environment
What’s on Offer
15. Competitive pay, dependent on experience
16. Overtime opportunities
17. Stable, long-term work with a reputable local company
18. Supportive working environment
How to Apply